Alexander-Arnold and everything that is happening around him in recent weeks is a true reflection of Real Madrid’s management and strategy in recent years. Alphonso Davies could also be included, but the need and what the current squad demands have led to a move, which with the Canadian is not going to occur in the newly opened winter market. A question of quantity or rather a feeling that the English full-back may be more necessary now. There is confidence in the squad, but Carvajal’s absence may herald a move in a position that has long been considered necessary to reinforce.
With the agreement more than on track with the English full-back (a prior and essential step that all teams take before presenting an offer to sign a footballer), Real Madrid has turned to Liverpool to try to close an agreement for the imminent transfer of the defense. First obligatory step and all within a negotiation between two friendly clubs. Now it is not a question of money (the white club could reach 25 million as a limit) but rather a question of not disappointing their team.
They already have it clear at Anfield
The first proposal has been rejected. Logical, but at Liverpool they already know, first through the mouth of the player and now with the call from the Real Madrid leaders, that there are no bluffs involved. In fact, as this newspaper reported, before the Champions League match, those in charge at the English club called Valdebebas to find out if everything that was being said was true. Positive response.
The white team wants to do things well in the signing of Alexander Arnold
Everything is real. The interest of the white team and that of the footballer in dressing in that same color. Today, this understanding between the two parties (team and footballer) would already be valid and would be done within the strictest legality, being within the last six months of his contract with the current club, Liverpool. There will be more movements due to a more than expected response.
After shaking the cocktail, a time of rest is now needed, so that Anfield can reconsider and think about what the best solution is. Real Madrid needs a right back. The solitary presence of Lucas Vazquez may not be enough for the six and a half months of competition that remain ahead, but this has not led those in charge in the Madrid entity to do anything crazy. They have been demonstrating this especially in recent months, first with Mastantuono and then with Yoro. And in this case, the player is assured, with more reasons not to do so.
Valverde, emergency solution
In Valdebebas there has already been talk about the possibility of signing for this winter market, but if it does not arrive, the one in charge of the group (Ancelotti) will already invent things to take advantage of what there is for when Lucas Vázquez is missing. Call him Fede Valverde for certain games (essential in the midfield) or Asencio acting as a full-back, a risky move given the possibility of burning a good centre-back, as he has shown.
Why this winter yes and in the past, despite Alaba and Militao’s injuries, no? The main and most important one speaks of a clear objective, with work already done and a situation that invites us to advance a movement due to the needs of the group. It is not going for the sake of going to a market that has not been touched in the last five years. It is because of the conviction about an operation in progress, which can give immediate results. A year ago there was no alternative that fit with Real Madrid’s strategy and Ancelotti knew how to adapt the squad to the needs of each match until winning the League and the Champions League.
Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool footballer, plays in jdfootball to choose his favorite striker… and chooses Leo Messi ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Here comes the other option, for which we have been working for some time, which is none other than Alphonso Davies. With the Canadian there have been many ups and downs, but what is clear is that there is not the same need to do it immediately. The principle of agreement is on the table, but it does not have to be executed now and everything is subject to what the player finally decides and whether or not he is able to resist Bayern’s pressure.
Salah, during a match against Manchester City.EFE
Salah and Van Dijk
Bayern, unlike Liverpool, is more accustomed to its players rushing to the end of the contract. There is not as much pressure as at Anfield, since the Englishman has been joined by Van Dijk and Salah (they are going to renew) in pushing to the limit. The German club passed him on with Alaba and is now in this same situation with both Davies and Kimmich. The matter with the left-handed back is on track, but no movement is expected with Bayern before the close of the winter market.
Real Madrid has been showing in recent years that signings mature over time and sowing to reap, with Juni Calafat ahead, works. The white club fulfills its promise, but if the matter deviates, to something else. Let them ask Yoro or Mastantuono.
